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Officers shoot man at Del Mar racetrack

Race day at Del Mar in California had a certain amount of added drama Sunday.

Written ByTravis Durkee

Race day at Del Mar racetrack in California had a certain amount of added drama Sunday as a flurry of of gunshots were fired nearby during the day’s last race.

According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, 22-year-old Daniel Elizarraras fired several shots after being told tickets to an Ice Cube concert on the grounds later that night were sold out and was shot be a deputy. Elizarraras was listed in stable condition at a local hospital and expected to survive.

“An argument ensued and nearby deputies responded,” a sheriff’s statement said. “The man pulled out a silver plated semi-automatic handgun and fired several shots into a crowded area. Deputies engaged and returned fire.”

The broadcast announcer for the final race of the day was heard saying, "There's gunfire at the track.”

At 7:22 p.m., less than an hour after shots rang out, the Del Mar racetrack tweeted the “situation has been contained” and said the concert “is moving forward as planned.” The Ice Cube show began at 8:30 p.m.

"As is our special events protocol, substantial law enforcement and private security was on site in anticipation of the event," Del Mar said in a release. "In light of the circumstances that unfolded involving one individual with a gun, we take consolation in the fact that no patrons, officers or security personnel were injured in the incident."